Odusanya, Naomi Tanitoluwa
(2024)
She Will Thrive: Single Mothers Nonprofit Program Development.
Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.
Abstract
Parenting, especially as a single mother, presents challenges beyond financial strain and relational tensions. It has implications regarding health, familial well-being, and socioeconomic status. With an increasing number of single-parent households led by mothers, the need for targeted intervention is becoming rampant. This paper explores the realities of single motherhood, focusing on health disparities and economic struggles. Drawing on qualitative data from When She Thrives (WST), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting single mothers. This study aims to develop a program tailored to address their specific needs. Through qualitative analysis of survey responses and recorded discussions, key themes surrounding judgment, time constraints, and poverty emerged as pressing issues for mothers. Based on insights from the literature review and recommendations, a pilot program called Strong Moms will be created. Strong Moms aims to mitigate factors such as stress and loneliness that lead to persistent disparities regarding health and income. This program has the potential to address systemic barriers impacting the public health sector by providing opportunities to decrease social isolation, supplying pathways for healthier quality of life , and empowering single mothers.
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| Item Type: |
Other Thesis, Dissertation, or Long Paper
(Master Essay)
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
| Creators/Authors: |
| Creators | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID  |
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| Odusanya, Naomi Tanitoluwa | nao60@pitt.edu | | |
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| Contributors: |
| Contribution | Contributors Name | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID |
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| Committee Chair | Fapohunda, Abimbola | aof3@pitt.edu | aof3 | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Flick, Amy | aif12@pitt.edu | aif12 | UNSPECIFIED |
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| Date: |
21 May 2024 |
| Date Type: |
Completion |
| Submission Date: |
23 April 2024 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
44 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Behavioral and Community Health Sciences |
| Degree: |
MPH - Master of Public Health |
| Thesis Type: |
Master Essay |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Single Moms, Income, Poverty, Health, Program Development |
| Date Deposited: |
21 May 2024 13:47 |
| Last Modified: |
21 May 2024 13:47 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/46262 |
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